By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s hard to tell what kind of weather to expect from day to day during the summer in Mexico. Sure, during a sunny day, the temperature can easily hit the higher 90s spectrum, especially outside the capital and at beach resorts. But then a sudden downpour — it is, after all, the rainy season — can make
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS A Change for the Good Oriflame, the Swedish-based direct sales cosmetic and skincare brand, has just made a radical change for the better. Oriflame’s always-natural Love Nature line is now more eco-conscious than ever, with pure organic extracts, biodegradable formulas and sustainable packaging. The line, which includes cleansers, lush hand creams and a lush range of sweet-smelling solid
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Let’s Get Physical By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s time to get physical. After nearly a year of covid-19 lockdowns, endless binging on Netflix and let’s not even begin to talk about those extra calories from too much nonstop snacking, it is time to get physical and start doing some serious exercise. After all, the jacarandas are in bloom, spring is in
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The best beauty is pure beauty, which means organic, nature-based beauty. Sticking to natural products not only is good for the environment, but is also good for your skin and hair. These farm-to-face products are not as likely to produce side effects as their chemical-based counterparts, which are potentially exposing your skin and hair to increased pollution
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Seductive Beauty in the MeToo Era By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Fashion trends may come and go, but seductive elegance has always been a mainstay of catwalk chic. Even in this hazy #MeToo era, where overt provocation has given way to more elusive feminine sophistication, alluring sybaritic beauty is still a key element of fashion-forward style. Fashion, makeup and perfumes are intentionally
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BEAUTY AND THE BEACH By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Easter Week is almost here, and that means a lot of Mexicans will be heading to the beach to soak up the sun’s rays and relax along the oceanfront. But sun and sand can wreak havoc on your complexion and hair, as can the chlorine in pools and salt in the ocean air. When
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